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          Behind the ScenesArticleEmployee Spotlight: Honoring 50 Years of Historic ServiceBy Erin Nelson|May 9, 2023Perhaps it's the charm of the historic campus or the weight of the symbolism it carries around the world, but at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), it's not hard to find an employee who has spent their entire career serving this treasured institution.
    Behind the ScenesArticleBeyond the Dome: Fort MeadeBy Erin Nelson|May 4, 2023The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for managing the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but it also maintains several facilities across the National Capital Region, including facilities in Fort Meade, Maryland.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleLeaves of Green: Capitol's Mature Trees Offer Big PayoutsBy Madeleine Lucchetti|April 28, 2023This Arbor Day, we celebrate the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team's continued efforts to preserve and protect Olmsted's legacy — one of longstanding stewardship that's paying off every day.
    Behind the ScenesArticleArboretum in the CityBy Carol Campos|April 26, 2023Walking around the U.S. Capitol Grounds you can't help but be in awe of the impressive buildings and their historic meaning, what you probably don't know is that the U.S. Capitol Building is surrounded by an arboretum.
    Programs & EventsArticleLong-Time Partnership Yields Beautiful ResultsBy Devin Dotson|April 21, 2023In February 2023, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) opened the 27th annual joint orchid exhibit in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens.
    Public NoticeArticleVolume 25 of Tholos Magazine Now AvailableBy AOC Staff|April 20, 2023Articles include spotlights on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG), sustainability and more.
    Behind the ScenesArticlePreserving the U.S. Capitol Grounds with Beneficial InsectsBy Capitol Grounds and Arboretum|April 19, 2023The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Capitol Grounds and Arboretum staff are busy preparing for the upcoming growing season.
    Public NoticeArticle2023 Design and Construction Industry DayBy AOC Staff|March 31, 2023The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is hosting a virtual Design and Construction Industry Day on May 1, 2023, at 10 a.m. This online event is for contractors interested in doing business with the AOC, and is open to any business. The AOC is seeking businesses that provide products or services that
    Public NoticeArticleArchitect of the Capitol (AOC) Makes FY 2024 Budget RequestBy AOC Staff|March 28, 2023The AOC's top priorities for the coming fiscal year are safety, security and accountability.
    ProjectsArticleGroup Project: The Russell Building CourtyardBy Justin Kieffer|March 21, 2023The Russell Senate Office Building courtyard was recently restored as a supplement to the Russell Exterior Envelope Project.
    Basic pageAfrican American ArtistsBy Sarah Davis|March 6, 2023Below are examples of African American artists with works featured in the United States Capitol and congressional office buildings. Locations for works in public areas are provided. See also: African Americans in Art Artists and Their Work(s) Littleton Alston (1958– ) Statue of Willa Cather
    History & DiscoveriesArticleRemembering a Law Librarian Who Forgot NothingBy Franklin Bradley|February 13, 2023John F. N. Wilkinson, who served as the Assistant Law Librarian, was known for his memory of over 80,000 books that enabled him to retrieve the correct one with "the precision of a Swiss bell-ringer."
    Basic pageStrategic ObjectivesBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2023Accomplishing these initiatives is critical to laying the foundation for the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) long-term success and providing a governance framework that supports effective management. Each strategic objective aligns with multiple strategic goals.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleRestoring Freedom From Historic SeparationsBy Franklin Bradley|February 2, 2023From the time all of its pieces arrived in America in 1859, the 15,000-pound plaster Statue of Freedom has relied on many skilled hands over many generations to preserve it. But before each restoration effort, the beautiful plaster figure had to be cut into pieces. Repeatedly.
    Behind the ScenesArticleQ&A With the House Floor Care DivisionBy AOC Staff|January 12, 2023The dedicated Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees of the House Office Buildings Floor Care Division work tirelessly to ensure the Capitol campus is ready to welcome Members of Congress, staff and the visiting public.
    Behind the ScenesArticleIn the Senate Office Buildings, Maintenance Collaboration Is a Clean SweepBy Madeleine Lucchetti|January 5, 2023Hours before the sun rises each morning, Zamboni-like scrubbing machines scuttle through the halls of the Senate office buildings. Each is operated by a dedicated team of Architect of the Capitol (AOC) specialists who spend hours ensuring the marble flooring sparkles.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleMeigs' Miniatures: The Story of the Tiny Doors in the U.S. CapitolBy Erin Nelson|December 23, 2022Guesses for what is behind the Capitol Building's smallest doors are as varied as the architectural details that encompass the Capitol campus.
    Public NoticeArticleVolume 24 of Tholos Magazine Now AvailableBy AOC Staff|December 22, 2022Articles include spotlights on Senate and House shops, a project update on the Russell Building's courtyard, a feature on the Statue of Freedom and more.
    Programs & EventsArticlePoinsettias Flourish at the U.S. Botanic GardenBy Devin Dotson|December 20, 2022Our gardeners have grown almost 2,000 poinsettia plants to brighten up the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) Conservatory's annual holiday exhibit "Season's Greenings." An expert team at USBG cares for the annual poinsettia crop with daily attentiveness starting in July.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleHow The Capitol Crypt Got Its NameBy Curator Division|December 14, 2022Is anyone buried in the U.S. Capitol? The term "crypt" has long referred to a space beneath the main floor of a church or a chamber in a mausoleum. For many of us it suggests somber, stony silence and perhaps dusty coffins. The Capitol Crypt, however, is a different thing altogether.
    Basic pagePerformance & Accountability Report|December 13, 2022The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) annual Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) provides the results of the AOC's financial performance each fiscal year (FY). It demonstrates the AOC's commitment to the accomplishment of its mission and accountability for its financial resources to the
    Programs & EventsArticleAn Olmsted Christmas at the U.S. CapitolBy Jim Kaufmann|November 14, 2022This year the Capitol Christmas Tree hails from Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina; it is extra special because of the forest's historical ties with U.S. Capitol Grounds landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleHaunted Halls of Congress: 5 Creepy Capitol LegendsBy Erin Courtney|October 31, 2022Discover the myths, mysteries and folklore of this historic American building.
    ProjectsArticleCannon Light Fixture RestorationBy Aimee Jorjani|September 27, 2022While light fixtures are like jewelry to a room, they can also set a tone for the significance of the space. Naturally, they also provide illumination to enable work and safe movement.
    Behind the ScenesArticle24 Hours at the Capitol Power PlantBy Erin Nelson|September 19, 2022The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) continues year-round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our buildings never sleep, and the work never stops. This is especially true for the dedicated workers at the Capitol Power Plant.
    Programs & EventsArticleCultivating a New Agriculture Exhibit at the U.S. Botanic GardenBy Devin Dotson|September 14, 2022Visitors can explore the galleries and gardens to learn how inventive ideas in agriculture, both scientific and social, sustain and enrich life and how growing and cooking food connects people with each other and their communities.
    Public NoticeArticleVolume 23 of Tholos Magazine Now AvailableBy AOC Staff|August 26, 2022Articles include a highlight on a new agriculture exhibit at the U.S. Botanic Garden, a behind the scenes look at the Capitol Power Plant, an update on light fixture restoration in the Cannon House Office Building and more.
    Basic pageSustainability at the Architect of the CapitolBy Sarah Davis|July 7, 2022The AOC's commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through our robust energy conservation and sustainability programs. The AOC incorporates sustainable design and construction practices into the major projects executed throughout Capitol Hill. The agency has been actively working toward
    Behind the ScenesArticleThe Art of Walking Across HistoryBy Cristin O'Brien|June 1, 2022A National Safety Month Reminder: Whether you work on Capitol Hill, are a regular visitor or you are planning to visit for the first time, remember to stay mindful of your surroundings — it is not only safer, you may also spot beautiful things in unexpected places.
    Behind the ScenesArticleMulch Blower ExtraordinaireBy Cristin O'Brien|May 26, 2022On a sunny morning, employees from Capitol Grounds and Arboretum gathered to see a demonstration of a new tool and hear about its benefits.
    
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